If you drive a GMC Sierra crew cab, utilizing the spacious back seat area for secure storage is a smart way to get the most out of your truck. Far too often that convenient space gets wasted while valuables and gear get left strewn about the cab or stashed in flimsy bags. Properly outfitting your Sierra's back seat with discreet, durable storage solutions can make transporting firearms, electronics, tools and other pricey gear much safer during daily driving or long road trips.

Read on to explore major vulnerabilities of factory back seats and discover ways to reinforce your GMC Sierra back seat storage capabilities. With the right upgrades, you can take full advantage of the ample real estate behind the front seats.

Dangers of Unsecured Back Seat Storage

The first step is understanding the pitfalls of utilizing back seats for loose, unsecured storage in vehicles like the Sierra. Leaving backpacks, bags, electronics, tools and firearms randomly strewn about or lightly stashed exposes them to a number of risks:

  • Hard braking or sharp turns can send unsecured items flying, damaging interiors. Loose items can also collide with and damage each other.
  • Uncontained liquid spills from beverages, toiletries, etc. can leak into seat cushions and carpet, causing staining, smells or electrical issues.
  • Passengers getting in and out inevitably kick or step on items left on the floor, leading to scratches, scuffs, and dents over time.
  • Any valuables left out in the open can be easily snatched by thieves smashing a rear window to access the back seat, even while you're pumping gas or making a quick stop.
  • Moisture from rain or snow blowing into the cab can damage electronics, tools, and firearms left out on seats rather than properly contained.

The factory rear seat design with narrow footwells simply isn't optimized for loose storage beyond a few small items. Any substantial gear or valuables require reinforced, secure storage solutions to avoid damage, spills, and theft during transit.

Security Essentials for the GMC Sierra Back Seat Storage

Transforming your Sierra's rear cabin into a secure storage space means using storage solutions that optimize these key factors:

  • Discrete Protection - The best defense is making valuables not visible at a glance. Discreet bags, cases and secure compartments help contents fly under the radar.
  • Impact Protection - Cushioning components like styrofoam box liners and dense foam padding absorbs drops, dings, and inadvertent kicks from passengers.
  • Anchored Stability - Restraining cases, bags and gear with straps, buckles and tie downs prevents hazardous shifting and collisions during driving.
  • Lockable Access - Locking zippers, latches and cables on bags and cases keeps contents securely inaccessible to anyone but the owner.
  • Firearm Readiness - Firearms transported in a vehicle should be secured in a locked case but allow quick access in case of emergency.
  • Weather Resistance - Watertight, dust-proof construction protects contents from rain, mud, snow and grime during adventures.
  • Extended Cab Access - Rear seat solutions shouldn't impact the ability to flip forward seats and access the extended cab.

With the right mix of discrete, rugged solutions, you can create a cargo hold-like environment secured safely out of sight.

Optimizing GMC Sierra Back Seat Gun Storage

Transporting firearms responsibly means keeping guns secured, protected and out of sight while retaining quick access in emergency situations. Here are smart tips for utilizing your Sierra's back seat to safely carry firearms:

  • Use an opaque, discreet gun case like the Plano Gun Guard SE series to avoid attracting attention to the weapon. Ensure it has styrofoam box liners and dense padding to prevent scratches.
  • Install tie-down anchors or use a cargo net to restrain the case and prevent it from shifting during driving.
  • Use Tuffy's Universal Back Seat Security Enclosure to create lockable, concealed storage spanning the width of the back seat. The zippered fabric enclosure houses 1-2 rifle cases out of sight.
  • For sedan-style crew cabs, install a Tuffy Rear Back Seat Drawer. The lockable drawer occupies the narrow footwell space while leaving seat bottoms open.
  • Add locking cables to either run through firearm cases and latch to chassis tie downs or through the handles/zippers for added security.
  • Always keep guns unloaded with ammunition locked away separately when transporting in a vehicle. Gun locks add an extra layer of safety.
  • Keep keys for any locking firearm cases concealed but accessible only to you in the event quick access is needed.

The right mix of secure, yet accessible cases, restraints and concealed storage enclosures can make your Sierra crew cab's back seat the perfect place for transporting firearms discretely and safely.

Protecting Non-Firearm Valuables

Beyond just transporting weapons, your GMC Sierra's back seat storage has tons of potential for securing non-firearm valuables which also require protection:

  • Use watertight, crush-proof Pelican cases to protect sensitive electronics like drones, cameras and laptops from weather and impacts. Case sizes fit neatly behind front seats.
  • Install waterproof Decked storage drawers to create compartments spanning the back seat floor space. The weatherproof drawers organize messy loose items.
  • Use a sturdy, dual combination Center Armrest Console Safe from Tuffy to discreetly store handguns, medications, and other small valuables out of sight.
  • Restrain small containers like ammunition cans to chassis tie downs or the child seat anchors with straps or locking cables to prevent shifting around.
  • Use rigid cases with foam padding and locking mechanisms for high value items like jewelry and coins for trips.
  • Secure important documents like vehicle titles, paperwork, and irreplaceable photos in a bolted-down concealed security drawer.

With all gear properly stowed for the long haul rather than haphazardly strewn about, you can relax knowing your valuables are fully secure for adventures.

Take Your Road Trips to the Next Level with GMC Sierra Back Seat Storage

Don't waste the generous rear cabin space in your GMC Sierra crew cab pickup. Outfitting it with smart storage solutions transforms the back seat into a cargo hold for properly securing your firearms, electronics, tools and other pricey essentials. Durable, anchored cases and compartments keep your gear protected, while integrated locks and concealed installation stops thieves in their tracks.

Contact the experts at Tuffy Security Products to have optimal GMC Sierra back seat storage designed and installed just for you. With the back seat area optimized and additional styrofoam box liners, you can confidently transport your valuables anywhere, whether to the jobsite or deep in the backcountry.

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